The Center of Clayton

Shared community recreation and school athletic facilities create new synergies

The Center of Clayton

Clayton, Missouri

Christner worked closely with the City of Clayton, the local school district and the community to create an innovative collaboration that resulted in a Center that serves all groups. Our primary design goal was to create a unique intergenerational facility. The Center is in constant use for physical education activities by the high school, organized community and league activities, and family and adult recreation and fitness. Amenities include a 25-yard competition pool, climbing wall, weight room, indoor jogging track, and community gathering rooms.

Size:

116,000 sf

Status:

Completed 2000

Associate Architect:

Barker Rinker Seacat

In an era when generations tend to be stratified, the school district and the city of Clayton joined forces in a spirit of partnership to bring different age groups together on common turf. In so doing, I can’t help but think that this community is strengthening the individual, the family and society.